About Amref Health Africa

And, we work with some of the most marginalized and vulnerable communities in Africa to make sure they have access to good health care.

About Amref Health Africa

Amref Health Africa, the largest African-led international organization on the continent, reaches more than 11 million people each year through 150 health-focused projects across 35 countries. Founded in Kenya in 1957 as the Flying Doctors of East Africa, Amref Health Africa’s strategic pillars focus the organization’s work around human resources for health, innovative health services and solutions, and investments in health. Our partnerships with communities in Africa to create lasting health change are at the heart of all we do.

Our Vision

Lasting health change in Africa

Our Mission

To increase sustainable health access to communities in Africa through solutions in human resources for health, health service delivery, and investments in health.

Our Core Values

Integrity: demonstrating high ethical standards in all our dealings

Quality: ensuring excellence is core to our planning and execution

Ubuntu: embracing compassion based on our fundamental shared humanity

Leadership: Amref Health Africa embraces a culture of leadership as an attitude rather than a role internally while taking industry leadership externally

Amref Health Africa in Canada

Amref Health Africa in Canada provides program oversight and management, raises funds and engages Canadians on African health issues. In Canada, Amref Health Africa is led by an Executive Director and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of diverse Canadians who oversee and ensure due diligence in financial performance, management and growth.